By the Numbers in 2019
World Population
—
UK Life Expectancy
60.1 years
US Life Expectancy
60.3 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$1,734.23
Dow Jones Index
28,704
US National Debt
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Sovereign Nations
194
How Much Did Things Cost in 2019?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £235,000 | $260,000 |
| Average salary | £30,000 | $54,000 |
| Pint of milk | 52p | $0.89 |
| Loaf of bread | £1.40 | $2.90 |
| Dozen eggs | £2.15 | $2.35 |
| Pint of beer | £3.79 | $4.50 |
| Gallon of petrol/gas | £5.20 | $2.60 |
| Cinema ticket | £8.00 | $9.16 |
Technology and Inventions in 2019
The streaming wars intensified as Disney+ launched to challenge Netflix. Apple TV+ also entered the fray. 5G networks began rolling out. TikTok exploded, becoming the most downloaded app in the world. Deepfakes emerged as a concern. Foldable phones actually launched — Samsung's Galaxy Fold, albeit with teething problems.
- ● Disney+ launched with 10 million subscribers on day one
- ● 5G networks began commercial rollout
- ● TikTok became the world's most downloaded app
- ● Samsung Galaxy Fold launched as the first mainstream foldable phone
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